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Solar Power in 42051 (Hickory, KY)

Solar Energy in 42051

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Solar Panels in 42051

Solar panels in 42051 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 42051

The total length of the day in 42051 (Hickory, KY) today (July 17, 2025) will be 14 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 42051 (Hickory, KY)

Solar Energy Data for 42051

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Solar Energy Analysis for 42051

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Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 42051

Solar Radiation Data in 42051

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 42051

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Solar Power Comparison: 42051 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 42051

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Solar Power: 42051 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 42051 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 42051

Sunrise / Sunset in 42051

Sunrise/Sunset for July 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:47 am
- Sunset: 8:14 pm
- Length of Day: 14:27

Best Months for Solar in 42051

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Solar Panel Installs in 42051

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Solar Power Output in 42051

The Power of Solar in 42051

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 42051. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 42051. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 42051

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Weather Forecast for 42051 ^[5]

Thu Jul 17

89°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 67%

Fri Jul 18

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 96%

Sat Jul 19

88°F

Few Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 19%

Sun Jul 20

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 97%

Mon Jul 21

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 78%

Tue Jul 22

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 94°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 42051

About 42051

The ZIP code 42051 is associated with the city of Hickory in Graves County in Kentucky.

42051 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 42051, or for more solar-related resources for KY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.